Constitutional Convention

Which founding father was absent during the Constitutional Convention?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Roger Sherman

The _______________ was the solution to the disagreement about how many representatives each state would have. 

• Great Compromise
• Three-fifths Compromise
• Great Dispute
• Big Agreement

In the Virginia Plan representation in congress was based on population. Which states favored this plan?

• Small States

• Large States

• Southern States

• Northern States

Which part of the legislative branch has representation based on population?

• Senate
• Judicial
• House of 
  Representatives
• House of Congress

A major weakness under the Articles of Confederation was-

• Congress could not negotiate treaties
• Congress could print money
• Congress did not have the power to raise money or enforce laws
• Congress established the Northwest Ordinance

How were slaves counted as part of the population when deciding the number of representatives for a state?

• All slaves were counted.
• Three-fifths of the number of slaves was added to the population.
• Slaves were not counted at all.
• Slaves were allowed to vote and be elected to represent each state.

_______ had the ability to tax citizens under the Articles of Confederation.

• The Federal Government

• The courts

• State governments

• The British

What constitutional principle gives the power to the people?

• Republicanism
• Popular Sovereignty
• Limited Government

Which of the following is the best definition for Consent of the Governed?

• People have the power

• People must approve of government's actions

• Powers are separated between 3 branches of government

• Each branch has power over the other

Which of the follow states was not present at the convention?

• Connecticut

• Delaware

• Rhode Island

• Virginia